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Defensive driving for a Dallas County Justice Courts ticket

Sheriff, constable and state trooper tickets in Dallas County go to a Justice of the Peace court. Each court posts its own forms, so the details below come from Court 3-1 and your court may differ.

See the courseOfficial court page
When to ask

On or before the appearance date printed on your citation.

The court decides. We are a course provider, not the court.

Who the court says can ask

  • You have a valid Texas driver license and valid liability insurance
  • You do not hold a commercial driver license
  • You are not taking a driving safety course for another offense in any court
  • You have not had a ticket dismissed with a driving safety course in the 12 months before the offense
  • You plead guilty or no contest

Steps for this court

01
Send the request form

Court 3-1 uses a Driving Safety Course Request Form and Affidavit. You waive a jury trial and enter your plea on the form.

02
Show license and insurance

A valid Texas license or permit, or proof of active military status, and proof of liability insurance in your name.

03
Pay the court

Court costs plus a $10.00 non-refundable reimbursement fee. The form says to contact the court for the total. Payment can be made on the county's Justice Court payment site.

04
Send the proof by the 90th day

The certificate of completion, the affidavit about earlier courses and a certified copy of your Texas driving record.

Court contact

  • Use the Justice Court named on your citation. Dallas County has ten of them.
  • Court 3-1: 6820 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 3100, Dallas, TX 75240 · (214) 321-4106
  • Court 3-1 traffic email: JP31Traffic@dallascounty.org

Source: Dallas County Justice of the Peace Court 3-1, checked November 10, 2026. Courts change fees and rules, so confirm with the court before you act.

Questions about Dallas County Justice Courts

Is this the same as Dallas Municipal Court?

No. A Dallas Police ticket goes to the City of Dallas Municipal Court. County and trooper tickets usually go to a Justice Court.

Are all Dallas County Justice Courts the same?

No. Each court posts its own instructions and forms, and deadlines can differ. Read the papers from your own court.

What happens if I miss the 90 days?

Court 3-1's form says you will be set for a show cause hearing, and the judge may then enter a final judgment and require the fine.

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Defensive driving in 3 simple steps

01Driving Safety
Step 1

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Step 2

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03COURT / AGENCYCertificate ready
Step 3

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